Are you just dipping your toes into the world of lock sport? We've compiled a list of helpful videos, powerful downloads, and useful articles for lockpicking beginners. (First things first, of course- get a hold of a lock pick set.)
Videos
Downloads
https://art-of-lockpicking.com/how-to-pick-a-lock-guide/ (click download this entire guide as a PDF)
http://www.withoutakey.com/pdf/MITLockGuide.pdf (MIT Guide to Lockpicking)
http://www.withoutakey.com/pdf/bump.pdf- Bumping Locks (from The Open Organization Of Lockpickers)
http://pdf.textfiles.com/security/lsiguide.pdf Introduction to Lockpicking (Locksport International)
http://www.withoutakey.com/pdf/impropick.pdf Improvised lock picks
http://www.withoutakey.com/pdf/secretsoflp.pdf Secrets of lock picking
Blog Posts & Articles
How to Pick a Lock (With Pictures)- WikiHow
How to Pick a Lock (Basics)- Instructables
Break Into Locks with Beer Can shims, Bump Keys, and Just Plain Brute Force- WonderHowto
Pick a DeadBolt Door Lock with Bobby Pins- WonderHowTo
Why You Should Learn How to Pick Handcuffs to Escape from Illegal Restraint- ITS Tactical
A Beginner’s Guide to Tubular Lockpicking- ITS Tactical
